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Abu Dhabi holding group is hiring a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join its head office legal team, leading on the group’s vendor, procurement and supply agreements.

Role overview
Our client is a major Abu Dhabi holding group with a busy head office legal team. Due to movement in the team, they are looking to hire a Senior Commercial Lawyer to support the group’s commercial and procurement work in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will take the lead on vendor, procurement and supply agreements, along with delegations of authority and powers of attorney, in a structured, approvals-driven environment. This is a strong opportunity to own the contracts work for a large and growing group.

Key responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate vendor, procurement and supply agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on commercial terms and contract risk
Prepare and maintain delegations of authority and powers of attorney
Work closely with procurement through contracting and approvals
Keep the group’s commercial templates up to date
Support the wider legal team on general commercial matters

Candidate profile

Common law qualified senior commercial lawyer, ideally 8+ years’ PQE
Strong commercial contracts background, with a mix of in-house and private practice experience
Procurement and supply experience
Arabic speaker an advantage but not essential

Senior Commercial Contracts Lawyer